The Archimandrite (Commander) - Optimized

Ciel Collins
One Theme Three Techs: Life Gain
Approach one theme from three different angles with this guide to various life gain strategies in Commander.
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Elsha, Threefold Master
58% of 67 decks +50% synergy
Sage of the Skies
37% of 62 decks +35% synergy
Aligned Heart
36% of 66 decks +24% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
36% of 64 decks +30% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
34% of 67 decks +28% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serra Ascendant
76% of 477 decks +73% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
72% of 477 decks +71% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
72% of 477 decks +69% synergy
Monastery Mentor
83% of 477 decks +68% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
66% of 477 decks +59% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
62% of 477 decks +57% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
60% of 477 decks +55% synergy
True Conviction
55% of 477 decks +53% synergy
Ivory Tower
54% of 477 decks +53% synergy
Venser's Journal
53% of 477 decks +52% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81% of 477 decks +13% synergy
Akroma's Will
60% of 477 decks +49% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
60% of 477 decks +42% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
57% of 477 decks +29% synergy
Path to Exile
56% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
54% of 477 decks +51% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
54% of 477 decks +46% synergy
Ledger Shredder
53% of 477 decks +49% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
52% of 477 decks +47% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
50% of 477 decks +50% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
77% of 477 decks +54% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
65% of 477 decks +62% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60% of 477 decks +39% synergy
Teferi's Protection
60% of 477 decks +43% synergy
Smothering Tithe
54% of 477 decks +32% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48% of 477 decks +31% synergy
Jeska's Will
39% of 477 decks +23% synergy
Deflecting Swat
35% of 477 decks +22% synergy
The One Ring
31% of 477 decks +24% synergy
Ancient Tomb
25% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Creatures
Soulfire Grand Master
48% of 477 decks +44% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
46% of 477 decks +43% synergy
Mantis Rider
44% of 477 decks +43% synergy
Student of Ojutai
44% of 477 decks +43% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
44% of 477 decks +41% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
43% of 477 decks +42% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
42% of 477 decks +41% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41% of 231 decks +34% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
39% of 477 decks +38% synergy
Drumbellower
39% of 477 decks +36% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
39% of 477 decks +25% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
38% of 477 decks +35% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
34% of 366 decks +33% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
32% of 477 decks +31% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
32% of 477 decks +31% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
30% of 477 decks +29% synergy
Roaming Throne
30% of 366 decks +24% synergy
Lyse Hext
29% of 17 decks +28% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
28% of 477 decks +27% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
27% of 226 decks +25% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
25% of 67 decks +24% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
25% of 477 decks +21% synergy
Esper Sentinel
24% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
24% of 427 decks +23% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
22% of 477 decks +22% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
21% of 477 decks +20% synergy
Githzerai Monk
19% of 477 decks +18% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
18% of 477 decks +17% synergy
Masako the Humorless
17% of 477 decks +17% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
17% of 477 decks +15% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
15% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
15% of 60 decks +13% synergy
Hope Estheim
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Mirror Entity
14% of 477 decks +13% synergy
Soul Warden
13% of 477 decks +12% synergy
Lone Missionary
13% of 477 decks +13% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13% of 288 decks +13% synergy
Persistent Petitioners
12% of 477 decks +12% synergy
Mistfire Adept
12% of 477 decks +11% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
11% of 477 decks +11% synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
11% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
11% of 64 decks +9% synergy
Schema Thief
11% of 477 decks +10% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10% of 477 decks +9% synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
10% of 477 decks +10% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
10% of 474 decks +6% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
10% of 477 decks +9% synergy
Taurean Mauler
9% of 477 decks +9% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
9% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
9% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
49% of 477 decks +28% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
48% of 477 decks +46% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
45% of 477 decks +45% synergy
Union of the Third Path
43% of 477 decks +42% synergy
Dovin's Veto
42% of 477 decks +23% synergy
Counterspell
36% of 477 decks +2% synergy
Generous Gift
35% of 477 decks +11% synergy
Mana Drain
34% of 477 decks +23% synergy
Lightning Helix
31% of 477 decks +29% synergy
Arcane Denial
30% of 477 decks +14% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30% of 477 decks +14% synergy
Congregate
30% of 477 decks +29% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29% of 477 decks +18% synergy
Mystical Tutor
22% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Chaos Warp
20% of 477 decks +0% synergy
Brainstorm
20% of 477 decks -2% synergy
Faithful Mending
17% of 477 decks +14% synergy
Sink into Stupor
17% of 241 decks +7% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16% of 477 decks -1% synergy
Revitalize
16% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Dawn's Truce
16% of 200 decks +8% synergy
Absorb
15% of 477 decks +14% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
15% of 477 decks +13% synergy
War Report
15% of 477 decks +15% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14% of 427 decks +4% synergy
Deflecting Palm
14% of 477 decks +9% synergy
Riot Control
14% of 477 decks +13% synergy
Swan Song
13% of 477 decks +1% synergy
Valakut Awakening
13% of 477 decks +9% synergy
Rally the Monastery
13% of 76 decks +11% synergy
Legion Leadership
12% of 241 decks +6% synergy
Clever Concealment
11% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Ojutai's Command
11% of 477 decks +10% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Force of Will
10% of 477 decks +3% synergy
New Way Forward
9% of 64 decks +5% synergy
Force of Negation
9% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
8% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
8% of 62 decks +4% synergy
Jeskai Charm
8% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Opt
7% of 477 decks -6% synergy
Pongify
7% of 477 decks +1% synergy
Soul's Grace
7% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Invoke the Divine
6% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Lantern Flare
6% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Wear // Tear
6% of 477 decks -2% synergy
Negate
6% of 477 decks -11% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Reward the Faithful
5% of 477 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34% of 477 decks +12% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31% of 477 decks +27% synergy
Supreme Verdict
30% of 477 decks +14% synergy
Crash Through
26% of 477 decks +20% synergy
Farewell
23% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
19% of 477 decks +17% synergy
Vandalblast
17% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Ponder
13% of 477 decks -4% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Windfall
12% of 477 decks -0% synergy
Austere Command
11% of 477 decks -2% synergy
Distant Melody
10% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Preordain
8% of 477 decks -6% synergy
Sanctify
7% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Sundering Eruption
7% of 240 decks +4% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
6% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6% of 477 decks +5% synergy
Gamble
6% of 477 decks -2% synergy
Fumigate
5% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29% of 477 decks +29% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
26% of 62 decks +19% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22% of 477 decks -1% synergy
The Water Crystal
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14% of 477 decks +7% synergy
The Wind Crystal
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11% of 226 decks +8% synergy
Bident of Thassa
11% of 477 decks +2% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
10% of 170 decks +9% synergy
Spellbook
9% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8% of 477 decks -7% synergy
Mind Stone
8% of 477 decks -7% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8% of 477 decks +5% synergy
Shadowspear
8% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Isochron Scepter
7% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Buster Sword
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Thrumming Stone
7% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Sunforger
7% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Commander's Sphere
7% of 477 decks -10% synergy
Lotus Petal
6% of 477 decks -1% synergy
The Magic Mirror
5% of 477 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
32% of 477 decks +18% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
31% of 477 decks +29% synergy
Path of Bravery
29% of 477 decks +28% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
23% of 477 decks +19% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
20% of 170 decks +16% synergy
Cleric Class
18% of 477 decks +18% synergy
Wizard Class
18% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Intruder Alarm
12% of 477 decks +11% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12% of 67 decks +2% synergy
Kindred Discovery
10% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Land Tax
10% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10% of 312 decks +9% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10% of 309 decks +7% synergy
Blind Obedience
10% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Boon Reflection
10% of 477 decks +9% synergy
Skywise Teachings
9% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
9% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7% of 96 decks +6% synergy
Leyline of Hope
7% of 219 decks +7% synergy
Paradox Haze
6% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Propaganda
6% of 477 decks -6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
31% of 477 decks +29% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
18% of 477 decks +10% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
14% of 477 decks +13% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82% of 477 decks +47% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36% of 477 decks +22% synergy
Rogue's Passage
24% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20% of 477 decks +15% synergy
Radiant Fountain
19% of 477 decks +18% synergy
Urza's Saga
16% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13% of 477 decks +6% synergy
Minas Tirith
13% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Blighted Steppe
11% of 477 decks +11% synergy
Command Beacon
10% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Three Tree City
10% of 203 decks +7% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Witch's Clinic
7% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Academy Ruins
7% of 477 decks +0% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6% of 66 decks +2% synergy
Mistrise Village
6% of 66 decks -1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Arcane Signet
93% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
70% of 477 decks +44% synergy
Talisman of Progress
55% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49% of 477 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46% of 477 decks -2% synergy
Azorius Signet
36% of 477 decks -2% synergy
Fellwar Stone
34% of 477 decks -0% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28% of 477 decks +23% synergy
Izzet Signet
28% of 477 decks -11% synergy
Boros Signet
25% of 477 decks -10% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Pristine Talisman
13% of 477 decks +13% synergy
Mana Crypt
10% of 477 decks +6% synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
9% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Chrome Mox
5% of 477 decks -1% synergy
Mox Opal
5% of 477 decks -1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93% of 477 decks +1% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86% of 477 decks +45% synergy
Steam Vents
82% of 477 decks +41% synergy
Sacred Foundry
82% of 477 decks +43% synergy
Raugrin Triome
79% of 477 decks +40% synergy
Sea of Clouds
71% of 477 decks +38% synergy
Training Center
71% of 477 decks +37% synergy
Spectator Seating
69% of 477 decks +37% synergy
Arid Mesa
65% of 477 decks +36% synergy
Scalding Tarn
62% of 477 decks +34% synergy
Flooded Strand
61% of 477 decks +32% synergy
Exotic Orchard
55% of 477 decks -7% synergy
Mystic Monastery
47% of 477 decks -11% synergy
Glacial Fortress
40% of 477 decks -9% synergy
Deserted Beach
38% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Sundown Pass
36% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Battlefield Forge
36% of 477 decks -3% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34% of 477 decks +11% synergy
Sulfur Falls
34% of 477 decks -13% synergy
Shivan Reef
33% of 477 decks -3% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33% of 477 decks -12% synergy
Path of Ancestry
32% of 477 decks +5% synergy
Tundra
32% of 477 decks +20% synergy
Volcanic Island
32% of 477 decks +20% synergy
Plateau
32% of 477 decks +20% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Prairie Stream
26% of 477 decks -18% synergy
City of Brass
25% of 477 decks +16% synergy
Reflecting Pool
21% of 477 decks +14% synergy
Mana Confluence
18% of 477 decks +9% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15% of 477 decks +8% synergy
Meticulous Archive
15% of 315 decks +6% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Prismatic Vista
14% of 477 decks +10% synergy
Fabled Passage
13% of 477 decks +5% synergy
Misty Rainforest
12% of 477 decks +4% synergy
Cavern of Souls
11% of 477 decks +7% synergy
Elegant Parlor
10% of 315 decks +2% synergy
Thundering Falls
10% of 315 decks +1% synergy
Windswept Heath
10% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Marsh Flats
10% of 477 decks +3% synergy
Polluted Delta
10% of 477 decks +2% synergy
Azorius Chancery
10% of 477 decks -5% synergy
Mystic Gate
9% of 477 decks -4% synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9% of 100 decks +2% synergy
Tranquil Cove
9% of 477 decks +0% synergy
Sunbillow Verge
8% of 100 decks +1% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8% of 477 decks -19% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8% of 477 decks -19% synergy